Product Reviews and Ratings - Accompaniments - Quince Paste ( Membrillo ) from igourmet

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(based on 8 ratings)

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Quince paste is called Crema de Membrillo in Spanish. The word membrillo derives from the Latin melimelum, which means honey apple and refers to quince or a preserve made of quince. This relative of the apple and pear is a native of the Caucasus resembling a large, yellow, lumpy pear. Making quince preserves was one of the first uses of the pectin that occurs naturally in fruit. Spanish quince paste is most often eaten with traditional Spanish cheeses, such as Manchego and aged Mahon.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(4), Flavorful(5)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(3)

I will buy this again

By rigel from New Haven,CT on 5/2/2010

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Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Quince Paste ( Membrillo ):

I use this with Manchego and either french bread or crackers as an appetizer...totally addictive

excellent complement to the cheese board

By hac

from long island, ny on 7/7/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Sweet

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Quince Paste ( Membrillo ):

a nice counterpart to salty and savory cheese and olives

great with pino grigio

By amberwammber

from TX on 1/7/2009

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Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Quince Paste ( Membrillo ):

great with moncheco or swiss cheese

Something different

By Going Dutch from Landenberg, PA on 1/8/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Unexpectedly delicious

Best Uses:

anytime

Describe Yourself:

Appreciate quality, Basic cook with a flair, Explore new tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Quince Paste ( Membrillo ):

First time tasting any quince product and didn't know what to expect. Absolutely delightful and unusual flavor - a mix of apricot, apple and pear. Consistency is more solid than paste, even when allowed to warm up to room temperature. Delicious spread on French bread slices alone or mixed with milder cheeses like a quality Brie. Will definitely keep this on hand!

Scrumptious Quince Paste!

By KK from West Roxbury, MA on 11/27/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Quince Paste ( Membrillo ):

I tasted quince paste for the first time at a party and loved it. I found it [...] and am recommending it to all! It's my new favorite taste! I use it on crackers with brie and melon.

Intense flavor

By wbs

from San Francisco, CA on 8/22/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Quince Paste ( Membrillo ):

I had this quince paste at a winery in Napa and was more impressed with the paste than the wine! I love it with cheese. A bit too intense for breakfast in my opinion. A little goes a long way...

It ships chilled, but refrigeration is only necessary after opening. And you should note that the package is plastic and NOT re-sealable. You will have to transfer to a sealed container if you want to store.

Tasty Treat

By Book Club Fan from Bismarck, ND on 3/20/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Quince Paste ( Membrillo ):

Really great paired with manchego cheese. I liked it best mixed with cheese, almonds, and topped on a cracker. Good stuff!

Unique and delicious

By Susan B

from Kalamazoo, Michigan on 2/27/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality, Stores well

Best Uses:

Melted for glazing, With manchego cheese

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Quince Paste ( Membrillo ):

Great addition to my paella party. All my friends loved it, especially when paired with manchego cheese. I'm still finding uses for it.

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